:root { --accent:#FF0077; } /* already present */

#accent-dot{
  position:relative; display:inline-block;
  width:0.24em; height:0.24em; margin-left:0.08em;
  border-radius:50%; background:var(--accent);
  vertical-align:baseline; box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.2);
}

/* make the color input clickable but invisible */
#accent-dot input{
  position:absolute; top:0; left:0; width:100%; height:100%;
  opacity:0; appearance:none; -webkit-appearance:none;
  border:0; margin:0; padding:0; cursor:pointer;
}

/* nuke any presence of color picker extensions without having to disable it or delete the extension */
[title^="Select with ColorPick Eyedropper"]{ display:none !important; }


/* badge styling for counter */
#visit-badge{
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  opacity: 0.85;
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  user-select: none;
}

#visit-badge .vb-label{ opacity: 0.7; }
#visit-badge .vb-sep{ margin: 0 8px; opacity: 0.5; }





html,body{margin:0;padding:0;scroll-behavior:smooth;font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif}

/* Disable smooth scrolling for users who’ve enabled “Reduce motion” in their OS. Everyone else keeps smooth scroll. */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}



/* sections */
.section{position:relative;min-height:100vh}
.home-section{background:#0b0b0b;color:#fff}
.white-section{background:#fff;color:#000}
.grey-section{background:#EBEBEB;color:#000}

/* HOME */
.home-inner{min-height:100vh;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;position:relative;padding:0 24px}
.nav{position:absolute;top:0;right:0;padding:14px 28px;z-index:1000}
.nav ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:flex;gap:20px}
.nav a{text-decoration:none;font-weight:400;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:1px;transition:color .15s}
.nav-dark a{color:#fff}
.nav a.active{color:#66BFBF}
.nav a:hover{color:#66BFBF}
.hero{font-size:clamp(40px,7vw,64px);font-weight:700;margin:0;text-align:center}



/* DROPDOWN MENU CODE STARTS HERE *//* DROPDOWN MENU CODE STARTS HERE *//* DROPDOWN MENU CODE STARTS HERE */
/* ===== NAV BASE (centered) ===== */
.nav {
  position: absolute;           /* keep at the top of the hero */
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 14px 0;
  z-index: 1000;
}
.nav ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
  justify-content: center;      /* centered navbar */
  align-items: center;
}
.nav a {
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color .15s;
  font-size: 14px;              /* top-level size */
}
.nav-dark a { color: #ffffff; } /* default top links */
.nav a.active { color: #66BFBF; } /* greenish active */
.nav a:hover, .nav a:focus { color: #66BFBF; outline: none; }

/* caret indicators */
.nav .has-dropdown > a::after {
  content: " ▾";                /* down arrow for first-level parents */
  font-size: .7em;
}
.nav a.submenu-right::after {
  content: " ▸";                /* right arrow only for the Conferences item */
  font-size: .8em;
}

/* ===== DROPDOWNS (clean sizes + proper right arrow) ===== */
.nav .has-dropdown { position: relative; }

.nav .dropdown {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;                    /* open to the right by default */
  min-width: 220px;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 6px 0;
  background: #121212;
  border: 1px solid #1f1f1f;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  z-index: 1000;
}
.nav .dropdown li { position: relative; }

/* top-level size (keep for reference) */
.nav a { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; }

/* first dropdown level */
.nav .dropdown > li > a {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  color: #d0d0d0;
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  white-space: normal;         /* allow wrapping */
  word-break: break-word;
  max-width: 260px;
}

/* second level (submenu) */
.nav .dropdown .dropdown a {
  font-size: 10px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  white-space: normal;
  word-break: break-word;
  max-width: 240px;
}

/* submenu panel opens to the RIGHT of its parent */
.nav .dropdown.right {
  top: 0;
  left: 100%;
  margin-left: 1px;
}

/* keep white hover */
.nav .dropdown a:hover,
.nav .dropdown a:focus {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #111111;
}

/* show on hover and keyboard focus */
.nav .has-dropdown:hover > .dropdown,
.nav .has-dropdown:focus-within > .dropdown { display: block; }

/* ---- Right arrow that stays at the right even when text wraps ---- */
.nav .dropdown .has-dropdown > a {
  display: grid;                 /* text column + arrow column */
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  column-gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
}
.nav .dropdown .has-dropdown > a::after {
  content: "▸";                  /* right arrow only */
  grid-column: 2;
}

/* mobile spacing */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .nav { padding: 12px 0; }
  .nav-menu { gap: 16px; }
}


/* DROPDOWN MENU CODE ENDS HERE *//* DROPDOWN MENU CODE ENDS HERE *//* DROPDOWN MENU CODE ENDS HERE */


/* under construction gifs */
.under-construction {
  margin-top: 20px;
  text-align: center;
}
.under-construction img {
  max-width: 200px; /* adjust size as needed */
  height: auto;
}


/* shared inner padding */
.section-inner{max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;padding:100px 96px 80px;text-align:center}
.section-title{margin:0 0 12px;font-size:42px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2px;color:var(--accent)}
.section-subtitle{margin:0 0 24px;font-size:26px;opacity:.9}

/* icons */
.icons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 30px;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.bottom-icons {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 32px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;              /* controls horizontal spacing */
}

.bottom-icons a {
  width: 34px;            /* gives every icon the same “box” */
  height: 34px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;            /* default */
  opacity: 0.9;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.bottom-icons a:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.bottom-icons .social-icon {
  width: 23px;            /* actual icon size */
  height: 23px;
  display: block;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.bottom-icons a:hover .social-icon {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.08);
}



/* ABOUT */
.about-hero{display:grid;grid-template-columns:180px 1fr;gap:32px;align-items:center;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto 40px;text-align:left}
.profile-pic{width:160px;height:160px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;justify-self:end}
.about-intro{margin:0}
.about-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:72px;max-width:1000px;margin:0 auto;text-align:left}
.about-col p{margin:0 0 12px}
.mt24{margin-top:24px}
.info-list{list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:8px 0 0}
.info-list li{margin:4px 0}

/* ===== ABOUT: typography, spacing, skills ===== */
#about{
  /* knobs you can tweak */
  --intro-size:14px;         /* short bio */
  --intro-line:1.7;
  --profile-size:12px;     /* Profile paragraph(s) */
  --profile-line:1.7;
  --tech-size:12px;        /* Technical Depth paragraph(s) */
  --tech-line:1.7;
  --para-gap:12px;           /* gap between paragraphs */
  --col-gap:72px;            /* gap between left/right columns */

  --skill-label-size:14px;
  --skill-note-size:12px;
  --skill-gap:14px;          /* vertical gap between skills */
  --skill-bar-h:8px;         /* height of progress bar */
}

/* two columns on desktop, stack on small screens */
#about .about-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr);
  gap:var(--col-gap);
}
@media (max-width:900px){
  #about .about-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}

/* short bio next to the image */
#about .about-intro{
  font-size:var(--intro-size);
  line-height:var(--intro-line);
  text-align:justify;
  margin:0 0 var(--para-gap);
}

/* Profile / Technical Depth blocks */
#about .profile-text{
  font-size:var(--profile-size);
  line-height:var(--profile-line);
  text-align:justify;
  margin:0 0 var(--para-gap);
}
#about .tech-text{
  font-size:var(--tech-size);
  line-height:var(--tech-line);
  text-align:justify;
  margin:0 0 32px; /* increase this bottom margin for more gap between Technical Depth text and skills */
}

#about .info-list{
  font-size:14px;     /* or whatever you want */
  line-height:1.6;
}
#about .info-list strong{
  font-weight:700;
}


/* skills */
#about .skills{ margin-top:12px; }
#about .skill{ margin:0 0 var(--skill-gap); }
#about .skill-label{
  font-size:var(--skill-label-size);
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.02em;
  margin:0 0 6px;
}
#about .bar{
  height:var(--skill-bar-h);
  border-radius:999px;
}
#about .skill-note{
  font-size:var(--skill-note-size);
  color:#666;
  font-style:italic;
  margin:6px 0 0;
}


/* skills */
.skills .skill{margin:18px 0}
.skill-label{margin-bottom:6px}
.bar{position:relative;background:#ddd;height:8px;width:100%;border-radius:4px;overflow:visible}
.progress{position:relative;display:block;height:100%;background:var(--accent);border-radius:4px}
.progress::after{content:attr(data-label);position:absolute;top:-26px;right:-14px;background:#2b2b2b;color:#fff;font-size:11px;padding:2px 6px;border-radius:3px;line-height:1;white-space:nowrap}
.progress::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:-8px;right:-6px;border:6px solid transparent;border-top-color:#2b2b2b}

/* ===== RESUME timeline ===== */
.timeline{margin:24px auto 48px;max-width:1100px;position:relative}
.timeline::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:50%;top:0;bottom:0;width:2px;background:#ccc}
.timeline-block{position:relative;display:flex;gap:40px;margin:28px 0}
.timeline-left{width:calc(50% - 40px);text-align:right;padding-right:20px}
.timeline-right{width:calc(50% - 40px);text-align:left;padding-left:20px}
.timeline-node{position:absolute;left:50%;top:6px;transform:translate(-50%,0);width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--accent);display:grid;place-items:center;box-shadow:0 0 0 2px #EBEBEB}
.timeline-node img{width:24px;height:24px;object-fit:contain}
.tl-role{margin:0;font-weight:700}
.tl-dates{margin:4px 0 0;font-size:14px;color:#666}
.tl-meta{margin:6px 0 0;font-size:14px;color:#000}
.tl-dot{margin:0 6px;color:#999}
.tl-sep{border:0;border-top:1px solid #ddd;margin:8px 0 12px}
.tl-link{color:#000;text-decoration:none;transition:color .15s}
.tl-link:hover{color:var(--accent);cursor:pointer}

.event-list {
  margin-top: 8px;
  text-align: left;
}

.event-item {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #000;
  margin: 10px 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
  text-align: justify;      /* matches your right-column style */
}

/* Make the whole event sentence the link */
.event-item a{
  text-decoration:none;
  color:#000;
  transition:color .2s ease;
  display:inline;           /* keeps paragraph flow and justification */
}

.event-item a:hover{ color:var(--accent); }

.event-separator {
  border: none;
  border-top: 2px solid #ccc;  /* light gray line */
  width: 40px;                 /* short length */
  margin: 8px 0;               /* spacing above/below */
}


.event-links a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #000;
  transition: color .2s ease;
}

.event-links a:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* ===== RESEARCH: Publications ===== */
.pub-block{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;align-items:start;gap:50px;margin:48px auto;max-width:1100px}
.pub-left{text-align:left}
.pub-right{align-self:start}
.pub-right img{width:100%;height:auto;border:1px solid #ccc;background:#f7f7f7;display:block}

.pub-meta {
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #000;           /* ensures plain text looks like link text */
}

.pub-meta a {
  color: inherit;        /* inherits #000 from parent */
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color .15s;
}

.pub-meta a:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.pub-title{margin:0 0 10px;font-size:22px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3}
.pub-abstract{margin:0 0 12px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.55;color:#333}
.pub-keywords{margin:8px 0 0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:1px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase}

/* redaction effect */
.redact {
  background: #000;
  color: transparent;
  border-radius: 2px;
  padding: 0 6px;          /* black bar extends beyond text */
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.redact::selection {
  background: #000;        /* prevents reveal on highlight */
  color: transparent;
}


/* ===== RESEARCH: Projects ===== */
.projects {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 16px auto 56px;
  font-size: 15px;    /* match abstracts */
  line-height: 1.55;  /* match abstracts */
  color: #333;        /* match abstracts */
}

.projects-title {
  margin-top: 60px;
}

.proj-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1.2fr 1.2fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 12px 0;
}

.proj-header {
  font-weight: 700;   /* bold header */
  color: #333;
  font-size: 15px;    /* same size as body rows */
}

.proj-row > div {
  overflow-wrap: anywhere;
}

.projects .proj-row a {
  color: #333;                /* default black */
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color .2s ease; /* smooth hover */
}

.projects .proj-row a:hover {
  color: var(--accent);             /* pink hover */
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* ===== RESEARCH: Projects – refined table look ===== */
#research .projects {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 16px auto 56px;
  border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;                /* keep rounded corners on stripes */
  font-size: 16px;                 /* base (header matches this) */
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #333;
}

#research .projects .proj-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1.2fr 1.2fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  align-items: start;
}

/* Header row */
#research .projects .proj-header {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: #eaeaea;             /* header slightly darker */
  color: #222;
}

/* Body rows: slightly smaller */
#research .projects .proj-row:not(.proj-header) {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* Zebra striping starts after header */
#research .projects .proj-row:nth-of-type(2n) { background: #f3f3f3; }   /* row 2,4,6… */
#research .projects .proj-row:nth-of-type(2n+1) { background: #fafafa; } /* row 3,5,7… */
#research .projects .proj-header { background: #eaeaea; }                 /* ensure header stays fixed color */

/* Row separators for definition-line look */
#research .projects .proj-row + .proj-row { border-top: 1px solid #e8e8e8; }

/* Subtle hover (not on header) */
#research .projects .proj-row:not(.proj-header):hover { background: #efefef; }

/* Links: keep your current behavior */
#research .projects .proj-row a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; transition: color .2s; }
#research .projects .proj-row a:hover { color: var(--accent); }

/* Mobile: stack columns neatly */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  #research .projects .proj-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 6px;
  }
}



/* Footer + back to top */
.bottom-container{background:#000;padding:6px 0;text-align:center}
.footer-link{font-size:1.2rem;margin:0 15px;color:#fff;text-decoration:none}
.footer-link:hover{color:#EAF6F6}
.copyright{color:#EAF6F6;font-size:.75rem;padding:5px 0}
#toTop{position:fixed;right:18px;bottom:10px;width:42px;height:42px;line-height:42px;text-align:center;background:var(--accent);color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:6px;font-size:20px;opacity:.9}
#toTop:hover{opacity:1}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width:900px){
  .section-inner{padding:90px 24px 72px}
  .about-hero{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .profile-pic{justify-self:center}
  .about-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px}
  .timeline::before{left:12px}
  .timeline-block{gap:20px;margin:24px 0 32px}
  .timeline-left,.timeline-right{width:auto}
  .timeline-left{text-align:left;padding-right:0;padding-left:24px}
  .timeline-right{padding-left:24px}
  .timeline-node{left:12px;transform:none}
  .pub-block{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}

/* ===== Publication right column: PDF viewer ===== */
.pdf-viewer{position:relative;width:100%;aspect-ratio:3/4;border:1px solid #ccc;background:#f7f7f7;overflow:hidden}
.pdf-frame{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;z-index:0}
.pdf-nav{position:absolute;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);width:36px;height:48px;border:0;background:rgba(0,0,0,.35);color:#fff;font-size:20px;line-height:48px;text-align:center;opacity:0;cursor:pointer;z-index:2}
.pdf-prev{left:8px;border-radius:6px}
.pdf-next{right:8px;border-radius:6px}
.pdf-viewer:hover .pdf-nav{opacity:1}
.pdf-nav[disabled]{opacity:.35;pointer-events:none}

/* Spinner */
.spinner{position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;width:32px;height:32px;margin:-16px 0 0 -16px;border:4px solid #ccc;border-top-color:#555;border-radius:50%;animation:spin .8s linear infinite;display:none;z-index:3}
@keyframes spin{to{transform:rotate(360deg)}}

/* Static cover fallback */
.pub-cover {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;        /* maintain aspect ratio */
  border: 1px solid #ccc;
  background: #f7f7f7;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain; /* ensure entire image fits */
}

/* ===== Abstract clamp + toggle ===== */
.abstract{--clamp-lines:7;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;-webkit-line-clamp:var(--clamp-lines);line-clamp:var(--clamp-lines);overflow:hidden;position:relative}
.abstract.faded::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;height:2.5em;background:linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255,255,255,0), #fff)}
.abstract-toggle{margin:8px 0 0;padding:4px 8px;font-size:13px;border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f7f7f7;cursor:pointer;border-radius:4px}
.abstract-toggle:hover{background:#eee}




/* ===================== */
/* SECTION-SPECIFIC TWEAKS */
/* ===================== */

/* HOME */
#home .hero{font-size:clamp(44px,7.5vw,70px)}
#home .bottom-icons a{opacity:.85}

/* ABOUT */
#about .section-title{color:var(--accent)}
#about .about-hero{grid-template-columns:200px 1fr}

/* RESUME  (both Work Experience + Education share .timeline) */
#resume .section-title{color:var(--accent);padding-bottom: 20px;}
#resume .section-subtitle {
  font-weight: 700; /* bold */
  color:#000000;
}
#resume .subsection-title {color:#555; padding-top:20px; padding-bottom: 20px; /* space between Work Experience / Education and the timeline blocks */}
#resume .timeline::before{background:#bbb}
#resume .timeline-node{width:44px;height:44px}
#resume .tl-role{font-size:18px}
#resume .tl-dates,#resume .tl-meta{font-size:14px}

/* for prizes and awards section */
.awards {
  margin-top: 18px;       /* space above */
  text-align: left;
}

.awards-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #d3bd41;         /* golden */
  margin-bottom: 12px;    /* space below title */
}

.award-item {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #000;
  margin: 18px 0;         /* vertical spacing between awards */
  line-height: 1.5;
  text-align: justify;    /* justified text */
}

.award-item a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #000;            /* default black */
  font-weight: 700;       /* bold */
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.award-item a:hover {
  color: var(--accent);         /* pink hover */
}

/* justify all timeline right column text */
.timeline-right p,
.timeline-right .award-item {
  text-align: justify;
}

/* thesis block */
.thesis {
  margin-top: 16px;
  text-align: left;
}

.thesis-title {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #000;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  text-align: justify; /* matches timeline-right text */
}

.thesis-title a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #000;
  transition: color .2s ease;
}

.thesis-title a:hover {
  color: var(--accent); /* pink hover */
}

.thesis-download {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  font-size: 13px;
  border: 1px solid var(--accent);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--accent);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 4px;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: background .2s ease, color .2s ease;
}

.thesis-download:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
}

/* ensure right-column justification applies here too */
.timeline-right .thesis-title { text-align: justify; }


/* adjust work experience description text. */
#resume .timeline-right p {
  font-size: 15px;    /* adjust size */
  color: #333;        /* adjust color */
  margin: 6px 0 0;    /* optional spacing */
}


/* RESEARCH — First-author + Co-author share .pub-* */
#research .pub-title{
  font-size:22px
}

#research .section-subtitle {
  font-weight: 700; /* bold */ 
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

#research .subsection-title {
  color: #555; /* color */
  padding-bottom:20px; 
  font-size:18px
}

#research .subsection-title:nth-of-type(2) {
  margin-top: 60px; /* nth-of-type to adjust the second subsection title without adding a helper class h3 in the code */
}

#research .pub-abstract {
  font-size: 15px;  /* or whatever you prefer */
  text-align: justify;
  color: #333;

}

.conf-subtitle {
  font-size: 16px;      /* adjust size */
  font-weight: 700;     /* bold */
  color: var(--accent);       /* pink accent (or change as needed) */
  margin: 24px 0 16px;  /* top space from section above, bottom space before the two columns */
  text-align: center;     /* aligns with column content */
}

#research .pub-abstract{font-size:15px;color:#333}

/* RESEARCH — Projects controlled separately */
#research .projects{font-size:16px}
#research .projects .proj-header{font-weight:700;color:#222}
#research .projects .proj-row{gap:18px}

/* INTERESTS */
#interests .section-title{color:var(--accent)}
#interests .section-subtitle{font-size:18px;opacity:.8}


/* DROP-in LOAD MORE functionality */
/* ===== Divider CTA (main sections) ===== */
.divider-cta-wrap{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:18px;margin:28px auto}
.divider-cta-wrap::before,
.divider-cta-wrap::after{
  content:""; display:block; height:2px; background:#9d9d9d;
  width:min(24vw,260px); opacity:.9; border-radius:2px;
}
.divider-cta{
  border:2px solid var(--accent); color:var(--accent); background:transparent;
  padding:10px 18px; border-radius:16px; font-weight:700; font-size:12px;
  cursor:pointer; transition:background .15s,color .15s; letter-spacing:.3px;
}
.divider-cta:hover{ background:var(--accent); color:#fff }

/* Compact CTA (right column or tight spots) */
.mini-cta{
  border:1.5px solid var(--accent); color:var(--accent); background:transparent;
  padding:6px 10px; border-radius:12px; font-size:13px; font-weight:700;
  cursor:pointer; transition:background .15s,color .15s;
}
.mini-cta:hover{ background:var(--accent); color:#fff }

/* Utility to hide items until revealed */
.is-hidden{ display:none !important; }


/* ==============================
   SHOWCASE: filters + carousel
   ============================== */

.showcase-filters{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:center;
  gap: 18px;
  margin: 10px 0 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.sphere{
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent);
  background: transparent;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: default; /* no hand icon */
  transition: transform .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease, border-color .15s ease;
}

.sphere img{
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  display:block;
  transition: filter .15s ease, opacity .15s ease;
}

/* non-selected look: greyed out */
.sphere:not(.is-active) img{
  filter: grayscale(1) brightness(0.9);
  opacity: 0.75;
}

/* hover: keep your hover glow + make icon a bit more “alive” */
.sphere:not(.is-active):hover img{
  filter: grayscale(0) brightness(1);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* selected: show original icon colors, no glow */
.sphere.is-active{
  box-shadow: none;
}

.sphere.is-active img{
  filter: none;
  opacity: 1;
}

.sphere .sphere-label{
  display:none; /* keep it clean like your PPT mockup */
}

.sphere:hover{
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 22%, transparent);
}

.showcase-carousel{
  width: min(1100px, 92vw);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 64px 1fr 64px;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.carousel-nav{
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 74px;
  line-height: 1;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer; /* default would show no hand icon */
  transition: transform .15s ease, filter .15s ease;
  user-select: none;
}

.carousel-nav:hover{
  transform: scale(1.06);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 35%, transparent));
}

.carousel{
  outline: none;
}

.carousel-viewport{
  width: 100%;
}

.carousel-item{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; /* 50/50 split */
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

.carousel-media{
  min-height: 320px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}

.carousel-media img{
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display:block;
}

.carousel-body{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  display:flex;
}

.carousel-body-inner{
  padding: 26px 26px;
  width: 100%;
}

.carousel-title{
  margin: 0 0 10px 0;
  font-size: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.carousel-subtitle{
  margin: -4px 0 12px 0;   /* pulls it closer to title, then gives space to summary */
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(0,0,0,0.55); /* medium gray */
}

.carousel-text{
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.45;
  opacity: 0.92;

  text-align: justify;
  text-justify: inter-word;
  hyphens: auto;
}


.carousel-dots{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 12px;
}

.carousel-dot{
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: none;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  cursor: pointer; /* with hand icon */
  transition: transform .12s ease, background .12s ease, box-shadow .12s ease;
}

.carousel-dot:hover{
  transform: scale(1.12);
}

.carousel-dot.is-active{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
}

/* keep it “not stretched to infinity” */
@media (min-width: 1400px){
  .showcase-carousel{ width: 1100px; }
}

/* responsive: stack image/text on small screens */
@media (max-width: 860px){
  .showcase-carousel{
    grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr 44px;
  }
  .carousel-item{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .carousel-body{
    border-left: none;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  }
  .carousel-media{ min-height: 220px; }
  .carousel-nav{ font-size: 56px; }
}

/* screen-reader helper */
.sr-only{
  position:absolute !important;
  width:1px !important;
  height:1px !important;
  padding:0 !important;
  margin:-1px !important;
  overflow:hidden !important;
  clip:rect(0,0,0,0) !important;
  white-space:nowrap !important;
  border:0 !important;
}



.sphere{
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer; /* important: looks clickable */
}

.sphere::after{
  content: attr(data-tip);
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: calc(100% + 10px);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  white-space: nowrap;

  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 85%, #000);
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 10px;

  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .12s ease, transform .12s ease;
}

.sphere:hover::after{
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-2px);
}

/* make spheres feel more “button-like” without heavy glow (subtle 3D) */
.sphere{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.55), rgba(255,255,255,0) 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 80%, rgba(0,0,0,0.18), rgba(0,0,0,0) 60%);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 6px rgba(255,255,255,0.25),
    inset 0 -6px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
}